Part-Time Faculty, Sociology

Part‑Time Faculty, Sociology

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

A selected candidate will teach one or two courses in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Part‑time faculty are not required to engage in research or service activities but must hold regular office hours and be available to assist students enrolled in their courses. They are expected to stay current in their fields of instruction and with pedagogical methods and instructional technologies.

Most courses are three credits. In‑person courses meet for approximately three hours per week over the course of an approximately fourteen‑week semester. Classes meet during the day at the Kingston campus.

Required:

• Master's or doctoral degree in sociology, or a closely related field with substantial background in sociology at time of application.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching sociology or closely related field at the college level.
• Experience teaching in one or more of the following areas:
  Introductory sociology, sociology of the family at the college level.

All temporary workers are required to successfully complete a background check in accordance with the standards applicable to regular employees in comparable positions. Background check requirements will be determined based on the scope of work, level of access, and associated risk of the role.

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status.

Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401‑874‑2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Please attach the following three PDF documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

• Cover letter.
• CV with contact information for three professional references, as one complete document.
• If available, a course syllabus from a sociology course you have taught at the college/university level.

Union:
Non‑Union Faculty

Status:
Academic Year, Part‑time, Limited

Department:
Sociology & Anthropology

Posting Number: F00524

Posting Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date: 08/21/2027

Open Until Filled:
No

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